Jennifer Parkford

Accepting Clients

Being human isn’t easy — it can be awkward, messy, beautiful, and sometimes confusing. Which is where therapy comes in. Hi, I'm Jennifer!

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Pasadena, CA

About My Clients

I specialize in working with artists, including musicians, actors, writers, and directors. But I also have extensive experience working with teenagers, young adults, and middle-aged adults struggling with life transitions, grief, childhood trauma, gender expression, communication, family dynamics, depression, self-harm, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Many of my clients are overfunctioning perfectionists and people pleasers who work best with a compassionate and direct approach.

My Background and Approach

My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, and my goal is for you to leave therapy with an increased capacity for joy and connection as well ample techniques and skills in your toolbox that you can use throughout your life. In addition to working with teens, couples, and young adults, I also have a background working with entertainment industry professionals, musicians, and the LGBTQI community, as well as clients struggling with issues related to codependency, creative blocks, self-esteem, romantic partnerships, transitioning into adulthood, anxiety, depression, and individuation. My approach blends humor, warmth, and directness, drawing from modalities like IFS (Internal Family Systems), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and somatic techniques to address the mind-body connection. I can help you build healthier relationships, a stronger sense of self, a more peaceful mindset, and increase your feelings of acceptance and authenticity.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that therapy is a relationship. And hopefully, this relationship will feel warm and loving. Like a safe place where you can speak the unspoken. Where you can practice communication, emotional expression, and other tools that you can use in your everyday life. Therapy provides a platform to explore how you feel, who you are, and who you want to be within a supportive and compassionate therapeutic relationship. Which is why finding the right fit for a therapist is essential. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to assess if we're a good match. But if we're not, I will help you find someone who is. Because I truly hope to help you find the change you’re looking for.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Jehovah's Witnesses

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $225 - 250/session

Info

Email Jennifer
200 E Del Mar Blvd
Suite 160
Pasadena, CA 91105

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